#26 - Ultralight Backpacking with Z Packs

Will and Matt from Z Packs join me for this episode of The By Land Podcast to talk about Z Packs; what they offer, how they go about designing gear, and what is important to them as people making gear for other backpackers.  These two guys have been around the company for a lot of years and have a ton of great stuff to share.It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to spend an hour talking with a couple of great guys who just want to do good things for people headed out on adventures. Show Notes and LinksIntroductions to Matt and Will from Z PacksOrigin story of Z PacksWhy Z Packs was founded A history lesson in ultralight backpacking gearWhat has made ultralight backpacking so popularEarning the trust of consumersThe durability factor of chosen fabricsHow long-distance backpacking has influenced general backpackingWhat Z Packs is doing to improve the user's backpacking experienceZ Packs design principlesWhat it means to design gear to be a part of someone’s adventurePopular Z Packs gear choices New Z Packs rainwearHow to reduce overall pack weightHow to deal with rainMatt and Will’s advice to new backpackersThe future of Z Packs!  What’s coming!How to find and contact Z Packswww.zpacks.comhttps://www.instagram.com/zpacks/Text the show!Support the showThanks for tuning in!  Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.www.byland.coJoin my NON-SPAM newsletterLeave a [email protected]